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gerber file extensions

seacorper

what are the file extensions that I will be sending to a manufacture after my board design is complete?  I have to take an extra step and have files run through a "data scrubber program" after leaving my secure server.  This program will only work with ASCII based files.  I know there are (.art) files, are there any other type of files pcb manufactures need from OrCAD pcb design.

  • 1) Gerbers (normally .art or .pho or .gbr extension ; the extension doesn't matter, except to your preference). Can be supplied as a folder

    - All PCB layers, individual gerbers

    - Top/Bottom silkscreen

    - Top/Bottom soldermask

    - Drill file(s) - normally a .drl extension

    2) Your fabrication drawing - .pdf file works great (or you can submit as gerber too)

    3) Optional: ODB++ in case your fabricator can use that in lieu of gerbers (and saving NRE costs)

    4) Optional: An approved supplier stackup detail even if you have the details in your fabrication drawing.

  • you should ask this question to your manufacturer first as to what kind of gerber format they need.

  • in reply to masamasa

    FYI - I've not encountered a problem with Gerber 274X (either 2,5 or 3,5 format) yet with suppliers, onshore or offshore. I still prefer ODB++, but give gerbers also, just in case. BR

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